If you do choose to work with a company that makes its self-publishers sign book publishing contract terms, you should definitely have a lawyer look it over before you sign it.

You sign the wrong contract, you might end up losing the rights and royalties to a potential audiobook, the eBook, or even future edition updates.

When you publish a book, you don't have to make any compromises. 

As the publisher, you should retain all the rights to your work and maintain control over it. 

If you work with a publishing company that is asking you to sign a contract, be wary. 

Here is a Free Video Self-Publishing Resource where you can learn more about Publishing Contracts.

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At JLE Publishing Services, we celebrate the victory of every accomplished author.

And, for those just beginning their research to learn the best way to turn their manuscript into a book, we're here to help you steer clear of vanity presses and what we call 'black hat' book publishing companies.

Though not all, some employ deceptive practices and take advantage of new authors.

The publishing industry has boomed in the last decade, and so have companies looking to exploit authors. 

The good news for authors is that a professional self-publishing company is here and available to everyone that wants to write.!

To successfully publish a manuscript, you have to know what you're doing, avoid the traps of exploitative book publishing houses, and have a state-of-the-art book manufacturing partner in your corner.

 Check out our resources on self-publishing companies and what to look for in a publishing company.

I'm watching the snow blizzard through my kitchen window as I write this blog. I thought, what a great opportunity to stay in and write every story I can think of. 

I realize I have two choices though. I can either stay in and write fictionalized stories or go out and make the stories happen. 

What would you do?

Wait! Not so fast. 

The mayor of New York declared a state of emergency due to the snow storm. That means the stories I would go out to make I may not live to write them. 

As heartless as this may come across, the latter sounds like it would make a great story, except that someone else would have to write it.

Ok, would you still go out or stay in?  

Happy Writing!

Yep...you've been missing out and you know it. Those precious ideas that pop up into your mind when you least expect them. And when you expect them, they don't come. "Only if I had a pen and a notepad around," you said. I've said the same thing too. Until I figured out a way to remedy the situation. Pens, pencils, sticky pads, notepads, iPad, and all the pad you can think of. They come in handy for moments like that. 
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My strategy is to have these writing tools with me everywhere I go. That includes the kitchen, the living room, the bedroom, dining room, and of course we do not wanna forget the bathroom. Absolutely not! I make sure I always have them around in those places. Oh yeah! I also have them in my car, in my purse, in my pocket, and in my bag. 

Let's just say, it's been a while now since I stop begging God to help me remember. That's how I take the Angst out of capturing my book ideas. 
Capture your ideas with these writing tools.